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Great Solutions

41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors

AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.


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Feb 4, 2013

GAF roofing plant earns first UL Environment validation for Landfill Waste Diversion

MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2013 – UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories),…
Feb 3, 2013

Electronic surveying improves accuracy on BIM-driven hospital project

A mechanical contractor combines an electronic surveying tool with a BIM model to make significant productivity gains in a large-scale hospital project.

Feb 3, 2013

Clever engineering helps create design excellence

A mechanical engineering team overcomes numerous hurdles to help make a new federal courthouse in Iowa a showpiece of ‘government work’ at its best.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 3, 2012

Doing net-zero? You gotta get this book

We don't push books much in BD+C, but I just received one that I do want to recommend to any…
Rob Cassidy | Nov 29, 2012

Ecobuild panel in DC on "Reconstructed Buildings"

Join me at Ecobuild on Wed., Dec 5, 10:15 to 11:45, at the DC Convention Center, to learn about "…
Nov 28, 2012

Cummins announces ratings classification for data center power systems

The Data Center Continuous ratings span the range of Cummins Power Generation’s high horsepower diesel generator sets, from 1 MW up to 2.5 MW, and will apply to both 50 Hz and 60 Hz configurations.

Rob Cassidy | Oct 15, 2012

Got a 'Great Solution'? Send it in to BD+C

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Jun 22, 2012

Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates 75 Years With the Opening of New Bridge Pavilion

With features such as Nichiha's Illumination series panels, super-insulating glass units, and LED lighting, the new Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion not only boasts the bridge's famous international orange, but green sustainability as well
 

Jun 12, 2012

Restoration Millwork exterior trim achieves GreenCircle certification

Made from cellular polyvinyl chloride, the full line of Restoration Millwork trim, beadboard and accessories is engineered to look, feel and work like top-grade lumber.

Jun 8, 2012

Living Building Challenge wins the 2012 Buckminster Fuller Challenge

The Living Building Challenge was chosen from a pool of 122 of entries from around the world.

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